In this patch, we dominate the last of the major selection bugs. In the past, you may have had issues with:
- In some cases, selection could get stuck when a ship that is selected and targeting Flagship is suddenly destroyed.
- Medics and Spectres were having troubles unpairing from ships.
- Groups of ships were being selected, rather than individual ships in that group (again, Spectres and Medics). Now, if an individual paired ship is selected, it can unpair just by specifying a new direction.
- All ships were able to pair to the Ally Flagship (which was kind of confusing).
- Flagships are easier to select from a distance using our special Spotlight algorithm.
Now, selection is snappy, quick, intuitive and bug free! (well, as far as we know)
We made a few other tweaks to make the game easier to play for first time users. Now, the Flagships are clearly marked Defend or Capture accordingly. No more poor newbs accidentally sending their Flagship across the map! In Arcade Mode, these ship UI markers will be up 100% of the time to make it easier to pick up and play.
Additionally, we have officially discontinued the user of the Waypoint switch mode (where the WayPoint can snap to your hand using the grip button). While some advanced users liked this functionality, most users didn't understand the interaction and could get stuck with the WayPoints snapping to their hands. And that's no fun! We just want them to enjoy the game :D
One small tweak includes the Sniper's stopping further back from their target, so that they don't get stuck spinning crazily in space.
Finally, we moved that pillar on Incomplex that starts off right in front of your face start of a match. Sorry, we got that out of your personal space now though.